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Chief Fire Officer Zebalon Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8. Chief Mclean said, ““Persons are aware that many fires have been caused when stoves and ovens are not monitored; when faulty … Continued

On Saturday 1 October the BVI Cancer Society kicked off its month of activities in support of the globally celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month. The theme of this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness is “Strong Alone, Unstoppable Together.” Throughout the month’s observance the BVI Cancer Society will be underscoring the message of early detection and diagnosis. … Continued

A six-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries following Sunday evening’s boat accident which left several persons suffering serious injuries and one female missing at sea. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force just moments ago. “Police can confirm a boating accident off West End yesterday evening which has left one missing and … Continued

An official within the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has confirmed a serious boat accident off the western end of Tortola which has resulted in an undisclosed number of persons suffering injuries. While the official was able to confirm the accident no other information was provided at the time of the confirmation due to … Continued

Residents and businesses on the eastern end of Tortola can expect to see traffic delays as the Ministry of Communications and Works continues work on the East End Long Look Sewerage Project. This phase of the project extends from Fat Hogs Bay to Long Swamp in East End and will make way for the initial … Continued

Residents on Anegada will be sharpening their skills in developing business plans and draft applications for the future use of commercial land at a workshop in November. The need for the workshop was identified by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour in collaboration with the Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Unite BVI and … Continued

The National Unity Government is seeking to implement a new strategy through the Department of Public Works to guide more frequent debushing throughout the territory and generate new employment. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the revelation as he addressed concerns from a news reporter who lamented that the government appears to only give … Continued

The issue of missed deadlines will be noted in the governor’s first report to the United Kingdom on the territory’s progress with implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. The reveal was made by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley while addressing questions from the press on the territory’s progress with meeting deadlines for … Continued

Radio talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has described the roads in the East End/Long Look area not only as the worst on Tortola but the worst in the world. Cline made the comments during a recent airing of his Honestly Speaking radio programme where he shed light on what he described to be a … Continued